Mode of Program Participation

Community Organizing and Educational Programming

Participation Type

Committee Sponsored Session

Session Title

Building Transformative Communities and Collective People Power

Session Abstract or Summary

The Appalachian Studies Association conference is instrumental in gathering folks across race, class, sector, and interests. As the region gathers to uplift the hard work and achievements of those working towards a just economic transition, we must also discuss and dissect who’s most impacted and in what ways. This session will breakdown race, class, and privilege and dive deep into how systemic forms of oppression are manifested in our daily lives. We will discuss, strategize, and build collective analysis around the importance of acknowledging race and class privilege in an economic transition movement with lower and working class people at the forefront. Join us as we reimagine the future for Appalachia while fighting for equity, justice, and thriving communities.

About the Presenter

Presentation #1 Title

Building Transformative Communities and Collective People Power

Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary

The Appalachian Studies Association conference is instrumental in gathering folks across race, class, sector, and interests. As the region gathers to uplift the hard work and achievements of those working towards a just economic transition, we must also discuss and dissect who’s most impacted and in what ways. This session will breakdown race, class, and privilege and dive deep into how systemic forms of oppression are manifested in our daily lives. We will discuss, strategize, and build collective analysis around the importance of acknowledging race and class privilege in an economic transition movement with lower and working class people at the forefront. Join us as we reimagine the future for Appalachia while fighting for equity, justice, and thriving communities.

At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1

Kierra Sims is a Black Appalachian working to build thriving communities and collective people power throughout the South. She has worked on the Education Team at Highlander since May 2014 focusing on Seeds of Fire intergenerational organizing program and the Appalachian Transition Fellowship.

At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2

Samir joined Highlander’s Education Team in August 2015 and supports the Southern Grassroots Economies Project, economics and governance work, and Appalachian Transition Fellowship. Samir strongly believes in moving power and resources into communities that need them most and works hard to create just systems to support distribution of those resources.

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Building Transformative Communities and Collective People Power

The Appalachian Studies Association conference is instrumental in gathering folks across race, class, sector, and interests. As the region gathers to uplift the hard work and achievements of those working towards a just economic transition, we must also discuss and dissect who’s most impacted and in what ways. This session will breakdown race, class, and privilege and dive deep into how systemic forms of oppression are manifested in our daily lives. We will discuss, strategize, and build collective analysis around the importance of acknowledging race and class privilege in an economic transition movement with lower and working class people at the forefront. Join us as we reimagine the future for Appalachia while fighting for equity, justice, and thriving communities.